Which term describes the nominating election held to choose party candidates who will run in the general election?

• A. General Election
• B. Primary Election
• C. Platform
• D. Electoral College

Answer: (B)

The nominating election used to choose party candidates who will run in the general election is called a primary election. It narrows the field to one candidate per party to appear on the general election ballot. The general election then decides the winner from the nominees and other candidates. A platform is the party’s official positions on issues, not the nomination process. The Electoral College is the body that ultimately elects the president, not the method for selecting party nominees. In short, the primary election is the process that selects the party nominees for the general election.